Prostate Cancer Papers

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, behind skin cancer. Although that is a startling fact, prostate cancer can often be successfully treated. To better understand how prostate cancer affects the male body, it is a good idea to know the body parts around it and how they work. The prostate is a gland that is only found in males, sitting below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate gland makes some of the fluid that protects and nourishes the sperm cells in semen, which makes the semen more liquid-like. The prostate grows as the male gets older, growing very rapidly during puberty because of the sudden rise in testosterone. In younger men, the prostate is usually around the size of a walnut, but in older men it can grow much larger. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate tissue grows too large and presses on the urethra, which could lead to problems with urination. While BPH is not cancer, and cannot become cancer in any way, it is still a major problem for some men, and can be difficult to treat or may even require surgery. There are several different types of cells found in the prostate, but most prostate …show more content…
Men under 40 are not at a very high risk of developing prostate cancer, but the chances of a male developing prostate cancer increases rapidly after they reach 50. African-American men are more prone to developing prostate cancer than other races; the reason for this is not clear. Men who eat a lot of red meat or high-fat dairy products appear to have a slightly higher chance of developing prostate cancer. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles the risk that a man will develop the disease. Being physically active, practicing a good diet, and using vitamins and other supplements are the best ways to prevent yourself from developing prostate